Idea #12: Visit a Korean spa.

There are dozens of top-notch Korean spas throughout the United States, and visiting one feels almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Men and women go into separate bathing areas, where they luxuriate in baths heated to various temperatures, from 56 degrees to a cool down to 107 degrees for serious heat. As in Korea, you are expected to wash yourself first before getting into the water. The main pool has dozens of different jets for massages. Women stand by ready to offer a body scrub to those willing to submit to 40 minutes of serious exfoliation. (And yes, most people are nude, although the modest may wear suits.)

When you tire of the water, you can put on the pajamas they give you when you enter and go into the unisex area, where you can dine on tasty Korean food while lounging in front of 60-inch television screens. Various saunas offer more health benefits: The amethyst and red clay rooms rid the body of toxins while the igloo room tightens pores. To visit is to give yourself an other-worldly kind of day.

Idea #7: Have a "bed" day.

I can't claim credit for this one -- I got it from Kimberly Wilson at Hip Tranquil Chick. As she puts it, one scheduled bed day a month is essential for balance.

To plan your own bed day: Pick a day and make no plans whatsoever. Sleep late, wear your pajamas all day, and spend time reading (or napping, snuggling, watching a movie, etc.). You'll feel as refreshed as if you lolled around in the sand with your toe in the ocean (well, almost).

Bed day also combines well with Idea #1.

Idea #3: Get lost in your own city.

Step one: Put on some comfortable shoes. Step two: Walk out the door. Step three: Resist the urge to develop a plan. Instead, just wander. Usually you're rushing to work, or the grocery store, or yoga class, but try to appreciate the joy of having no idea where you're going. If you see an interesting store, walk in. If you pass a tempting hot dog stand, indulge. Because when you're on vacation, the best way to discover a new city is to wander around for a few hours. It turns out it's also not a bad way to go on vacation in your own town.

Idea #1: Have an afternoon pina colada.

You can do it in the Bahamas. And the Jersey Shore. Why not do it at home, on a Sunday? Or Monday? You just need a rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice. Pour equal parts of each ingredient into a blender, add ice, and you're on vacation.

From Drinks Mixer:

1 1/2 oz light rum
2 oz Coco Lopez® cream of coconut
2 oz pineapple juice
1 cup crushed ice

Pour rum, cream of coconut and pineapple juice into a blender with one cup of crushed ice. Blend until smooth, and pour into a collins glass. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a maraschino cherry, and serve.